The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) and the National Center for Education Statistics released the 2015 national and state-level science results for 4th and 8th graders and national results for high school seniors, known as the Nation’s Report Card. Over the course of three months, students were assessed on their understanding of subjects including physical science, life sciences, and Earth and space sciences, and were measured on how well they applied scientific principles.
“We have known for years that students are performing at ‘basic’ levels in many subjects including science. The most recent Nation’s Report Card shows that we are still making only limited progress with students. Furthermore, the achievement gap between white and minority and between poor and affluent students continues to be a problem.
“We need to recognize that investing in children’s education is a crucial investment in the country’s long term economic growth and competitiveness. We should be focusing on the advancement of science, technology, engineering, and math courses in schools, professional development for teachers, and teacher training for advanced placement courses. This year’s Report Card is another reminder that much remains to be done to help our children succeed.” - Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson
